Cigarette Box

• Artist: William Dematteo (Maker)
• Medium: Silver, cedar
• Geographical Locations:
  • New York, New York, USA
  • New York, USA
• Dates: ca. 1955
• Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 7 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. (3.8 x 18.7 x 8.9 cm)
• Markings: Stamped on bottom: "DEMATTEO / STERLING / HAND MADE / 7" Inscribed in pencil on partition: "18"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H28, 6JJ
• Accession Number: 1993.149
• Image: 1993.149_closed.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Cigarette box, silver and cedar. Rectangular unornamented box with closed hinges along rear edge of lid and small applied cylinder at center of front edge of lid, inscribed line near each end of cylinder. Interior of box lined with cedar with partition in center dividing interior in sections for two packs of cigarettes. CONDITION: Normal wear.